Paddy Homan’s newest CD reflects the Irish tenor’s philosophy of life. In the tradition of a lively rambling house, Irish tenor Paddy Homan has been presiding for six years every Sunday night at the Galway Arms Pub, in Chicago, where he is often joined by a retinue of outstanding musicians and performers from the greater Chicago area. He is a regular performer on the stage at … [Read more...] about “The Hard Way Home”
Those We Lost
Dr. James J. Gallagher 1927 - 2014 Dr. James J. Gallagher, who fought tirelessly for children with special disabilities, died January 17 in Chapel Hill. He was 87. Born June 11, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Gallagher’s mother was a teacher of disabled children, and he became the chief architect of the Individualized Education Program, which became a national standard for addressing the … [Read more...] about Those We Lost
John Callahan: An Orphan Boy Who Was Fond of Horses
John J. Callahan was one of fifteen boys who arrived in Philippi, West Virginia, on an Orphan Train. It was on June 24, 1903. He was taken by C.K. Switzer, owner of a flour mill in Mansfield, now an addition of Philippi. After living with the Switzers for a time, John let it be known that he was fond of horses and wanted to live on a farm. My grandfather, Ai Cleavenger, had a … [Read more...] about John Callahan: An Orphan Boy Who Was Fond of Horses
Eight to be inducted at the Irish America Hall of Fame 2014 Luncheon and Ceremony
On Thursday, January 30th, Irish America magazine announced its Irish America Hall of Fame Class of 2014. Governor Martin O'Malley, and TV personalities Bill O'Reilly and Chris Matthews included on this year's list. The induction ceremony is to be held on Wednesday March 12th at the Metropolitan Club, New York City. For more information on our Hall of Fame click … [Read more...] about Eight to be inducted at the Irish America Hall of Fame 2014 Luncheon and Ceremony
Irish at the Oscars
It’s that time of year again and the Oscar nods arrived this morning. Among the contenders for Best Picture this year is Philomena, the true story of Philomena Lee’s search for her son after a clandestine adoption under the shadow of the Catholic Church and Irish State. Much of the movie was filmed in Ireland and, as we told you about in our last issue, highlights the troubled … [Read more...] about Irish at the Oscars